What is the purpose of Polonius's speech to Laertes?

to give Laertes advice about how to behave while away from home

to teach Laertes about how to sail a ship

to warn Laertes to avoid any romances that might distract him from his studies

to remind Laertes to look after his sister, Ophelia

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Felicity Peterson

22 November, 15:23

What is the purpose of Polonius's speech to Laertes?

to give Laertes advice about how to behave while away from home

to teach Laertes about how to sail a ship

to warn Laertes to avoid any romances that might distract him from his studies

to remind Laertes to look after his sister, Ophelia

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Koch · Answer 1

Polonius usually operates on rumor, innuendo, and ill-conceived plans. In this speech, Polonius actually gives Laertes, and even the audience, some good advice. These are common sense rules to live by yet many people, even today, do not heed very well. Polonius warns his son.

Alonzo Terrell · Answer 2

Alonzo Terrell 22 November, 17:51

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What is the purpose of Polonius's speech to Laertes?to give Laertes advice about how to behave while away from hometo teach Laertes about how to sail a shipto warn Laertes to avoid any romances that might distract him from his studiesto remind Laertes to look after his sister, Ophelia

What is the purpose of Polonius's speech to Laertes?

to give Laertes advice about how to behave while away from home

to teach Laertes about how to sail a ship

to warn Laertes to avoid any romances that might distract him from his studies

to remind Laertes to look after his sister, Ophelia